Astilbes love rich, moist soil that drains well. Before planting, enrich the soil with lots of organic matter like compost or ...

Gardening in shady areas may seem difficult, but plenty of flowers thrive without direct sunlight. Some bloom beautifully in ...

Many native plants, including some ferns, are adapted to dry shade. We are fortunate that many non-native plants from regions ...

Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring ...

It's not just humans who can feel the impact of our country's harsh summer heat—our plants, too, can endure hardships if not ...

Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and we’ve been unable to grow either turfgrass or hostas there. What ground ...

Even if your old broccoli plants were to produce a few new florets, the new ones would run circles around them.

Native edible trees and plants have a bounty of benefits to the desert and the people living in it. The trees and plants ...

Cosmos seeds are best sown directly into the garden after the last frost date and once the soil has warmed to at least 15 ...

Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month. Spread three mugsful of 20.10.10 fertiliser around the root area of the ...

If you’re considering adding trees or shrubs to your landscape in the coming growing season, winter is the perfect time to do the research you’ll need to find the right kind. “Choosing the right ...